Dive into the art and craft of the short story in this engaging workshop designed for writers at all levels. Whether you're a budding writer or have been navigating the world of fiction for some time, this class provides a dynamic environment to explore the fundamental elements of short fiction including character, plot, setting, dialogue, point of view, and the intricate process of revision.
Through a blend of in-class exercises and insightful discussions, participants will hone their storytelling skills, learning how to breathe life into their narratives and characters. We'll delve into the construction of compelling beginnings and satisfying endings, mastering the balance between brevity and depth that the short story demands.
Beyond crafting narratives, the course will navigate the practical aspects of a writer's journey, from refining your draft to exploring the avenues for sharing your work with the world. Whether your goal is to enrich your writing practice or to see your stories in print, this workshop will equip you with the tools and confidence to advance your writing. Join us to unlock the stories within you, ready to be told and shared.
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The work of William Henry Lewis has appeared in many publications, including The Washington Post, O Magazine, Higher Issues In Education, Colorado Review, New Letters, African-American Review, Blackbird, Callaloo, Kenyon Review, Ploughshares, BOMB and SWING. His work has featured in conjunction with exhibitions at the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn and the Baltimore Museum of Art, and his stories have been reprinted in several anthologies, domestic and abroad. Hank's work has been honored by the Hurston/Wright Foundation, the American Library Association, Fellowship of Southern Writers, National Endowment for the Arts, Best American Short Stories, and as finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Prize.
He is the author of two books of stories, In the Arms of Our Elders (Carolina Wren Press; three printings), and I Got Somebody in Staunton (HarperCollins; two printings), which was listed among Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2005, and selected as the city of Richmond's Go Read book for 2006. His work has been praised by David Eggers, Nikki Giovanni, Peter Matthiessen, Marita Golden, Edward P. Jones, and his work has been acclaimed by The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, TimeOut, and The Washington Post. The Los Angeles Times Book Review praised his fiction as "beautifully written and carefully crafted," while the Boston Globe noted his work as "moving, but unsentimental, these are stories of hard-won wisdom, potent intelligence, and compassion for the cadence of everyday life, establishing Lewis as a writer to be appreciated and admired."
"Hank is one of those rare teachers that is able to foster true out-of-the-box thinking and radical creativity. Exploring the frame of the triptych, or the French scene, or the meaningful gap, my brain is tickled and I’m able to escape the boundaries of stagnant conditioning. His classes are exciting!"
"Hank's class got me thinking about narrative construction in ways I hadn't considered before."
"I really enjoyed Hank's Triptych class! What I particularly enjoyed was the depth of thought it provoked and how it helped me shake loose creative content. It helped get me back in a place of enjoyment with my writing---excellence and exploration for its own sake---rather than my goal-oriented, flogged workhorse mode."
